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Fiat Abarth Tributo Maserati to bow at Geneva motor show

February 20, 2012

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The previews for the Geneva motor show continue to trickle in, such as this one from Italian automaker Fiat that pays homage to Maserati.

The Abarth 695 Tributo Maserati is based on the 500C Abarth. It has styling features and special details created by Abarth engineers in collaboration with Maserati. Fiat says this limited edition “epitomizes sheer elegance united to the comfort of a gran turismo, but with the handling of a car fit to take to the road every day.”

The Tributo Maserati builds on the standard set three years ago when Fiat introduced the Tributo Ferrari. That model is selling in the used market at a premium price.

The 1.4-liter turbocharged engine in the Tributo is upgraded to deliver 180 hp, 20 hp more than the already hot Abarth. It's combined with an electrically operated manual transmission with steering-wheel controls.

The special edition gets 17-inch Neptun wheels, cribbed from a Maserati design. Brembo brakes sit at the corners with fixed four-piston calipers and special shock absorbers for improved handling. The Tributo gets a dual-mode exhaust, which opens up at 3,000 rpm, and a set of hexagonal-shaped tailpipes.

The exterior is covered in Pontevecchio Bordeaux. The paint is three layers thick to reflect light and accentuate the burgundy color. The roll-back top is in gray. Xenon headlights sit up front while smaller fog lights sit low in the honeycomb grille.

Inside the Tributo Maserati, the seats are upholstered in sand beige Poltrona Frau leather with the numbers “695” heat-printed on the headrest. Gray contrasting accents match the body, while the dashboard and the gearbox trim are covered in a matte carbon fiber with the 695 logo. The black steering wheel has leather inserts and a tri-color hub, along with controls for the transmission.

Like other Abarth limited editions, the Tributo Maserati will benefit from Fiat's extensive line of accessories and extras.